Other common names:
Hard-leaved Goldenrod, Rigid Goldenrod, Stiff Goldenrod Other scientific names: Oligoneuron rigidum Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Goldenrods Distinctive features:
Thick, upright leaves.Stout stem. Similar species: • Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) Flowers: Summer, Autumn; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals); Yellow, late summer & fall. Leaves:
Thick, upright. Height:
30-120 cm (11-47 in) Stem:
Thick. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas; Open fields. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Lifespan:
Perennial. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 450 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 202 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Rare in Ontario - consider yourself very fortunate if you get to see this species.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: rigida: rigid, stiff For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
339 photographs available, of which 16 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
This is a rare species in Ontario, mainly because of loss of habitat.
These photos were taken at a wildflower nursery near Lake Erie, where they are being propagated to help spread this species. Here are some plants prior to flowering.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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